Atlanta Bites: Thanksgiving, events, deals & openings | Nov. 2025

ATLANTA - From festive fall menus to wine dinners, holiday feasts, and new restaurant openings, there’s no shortage of delicious ways to celebrate the season around metro Atlanta. Here’s a look at the best upcoming dining events, specials, and Thanksgiving offerings to savor this November.

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THANKSGIVING

A Perfectly Paired Friendsgiving
Nov. 20, 6:30–8 p.m.
Epicurean Theatre, Midtown
Savor four Thanksgiving-inspired plates with eight wine tastings hosted by A Cork in the Road. Tickets $65; valet included.

Foxgiving Feast presented by Lexus
Nov. 20, 6 p.m.
Enjoy an upscale Friendsgiving celebration inside the Fox Theatre’s Marquee Club with a chef-curated Thanksgiving-inspired menu, complimentary wine and sherry tastings, and a special Lexus gift for guests. Celebrity photographer Nigel Barker will debut two new Barker Company martinis, with additional premium fall cocktails available for purchase. Cost varies.

Casa Nuova Thanksgiving Take & Bake Meals
Pickup Nov. 26, 28 & 29
Casa Nuova in Alpharetta offers heat-and-serve Thanksgiving Take & Bake meals, featuring lasagna, chicken francese, eggplant parmigiana or meatballs, each served with house salad and garlic bread. Half trays are $75 (feeds 4–6) and full trays are $150 (feeds 8–12). Order online or call 770-475-9100.

Tio Lucho’s Friendsgiving Bash
Nov. 21, 4 p.m.–Midnight
Tio Lucho’s hosts a high-energy Friendsgiving celebration featuring James Beard–nominated talent, including Chef Arnaldo Castillo, Jose Medina Camacho of ADIÕS Bar, Chef Claudia Martinez of Bar ANA, and Chef Eric Fernandez of Monte. Guests can enjoy Peruvian-inspired dishes, standout cocktails, late-night bites, and a DJ-driven after-hours party beginning at 8 p.m. Regular dinner service runs 4–10 p.m. at 675 N. Highland Ave. NE.

Thanksgiving Buffet at Serena Pastificio
Nov. 27, 11 a.m.–8 p.m.
Enjoy a festive Italian-inspired buffet with turkey, prime rib, salmon, pasta, sides, and desserts. $70 for adults, $25 for kids (12 and under).

5Church Midtown Thanksgiving Buffet
Nov. 27, 11 a.m.–8 p.m.
Enjoy a festive buffet with turkey, ham and prime rib carving stations, oysters, crab salad tartines, bourbon-braised lamb shepherd’s pie, cocoa-rubbed brisket, and seasonal sides. $75 adults, $20 kids. Thanksgiving diners also receive exclusive access to Virtue Rooftop’s Holiday Bar for festive cocktails.

5Church Buckhead Thanksgiving Buffet
Nov. 27, 11 a.m.–8 p.m.
Celebrate with an elevated Thanksgiving buffet featuring carving stations, seasonal classics and chef-crafted dishes like loaded potato gratin, goat cheese polenta, and coconut-braised chickpeas. $75 adults, $20 kids. Reservations required.

AltaToro Thanksgiving Buffet
Nov. 27, 11 a.m.–8 p.m.
AltaToro serves a Latin-inspired holiday buffet with turkey, ham and prime rib, plus bold sides like miso-glazed sweet potato casserole, smoked turkey collards, roasted vegetables and stuffed mushrooms. $65 adults, $20 kids. Guests can also dine inside Santa’s Hideaway, the restaurant’s festive holiday pop-up.

il Giallo & L’Antoinette Thanksgiving To-Go · L’Antoinette
Pre-orders close Nov. 22
Enjoy a chef-prepared Thanksgiving package designed to finish at home from Chef Jamie Adams, featuring restaurant-quality dishes and easy reheating guidance. A limited number of packages remain.

Blue Hound Thanksgiving Meals
Pickup Nov. 26–27
Order full family-style meals or à la carte smoked meats, classic Southern sides, and holiday pies from award-winning Chef Kyle Bryner. Cold pickup is available Nov. 26 from 11 a.m.–7 p.m., and warm or cold pickup is available Thanksgiving Day from 9 a.m.–12 p.m. Order online.

McKendrick’s Steak House Thanksgiving
McKendrick’s offers a refined holiday menu featuring Roasted Acorn Squash Soup ($13), Stone Crab Claws ($45/$85), Spinach Salad with warm bacon vinaigrette ($14), Roasted Turkey Dinner with stuffing and cranberry sauce ($44), Prime Rib with horseradish sauce ($68), a TBD seafood feature ($48), and seasonal desserts including Pumpkin Pie ($12) and Chocolate Pecan Pie ($12).

Thanksgiving Supper at The Betty
Nov. 27, 4–8 p.m.
Enjoy a three-course Thanksgiving dinner starting at $55 for adults and $32.50 for kids. Reservations required.

The Colonnade Thanksgiving Dinner
Nov. 27, 12–6 p.m.
The Colonnade brings back its dine-in Thanksgiving service for the first time since pre-pandemic, offering a $32 prix fixe with cranberry salad, slow-roasted turkey with cornbread dressing and gravy, two sides, and dessert. Additional entrées include fried shrimp, grilled salmon, and ribeye. Walk-ins only.

Kinship Butcher & Sundry Thanksgiving Preorders
Order by Nov. 10
Preorder turkeys, hams, roasts, and sides like Annabell’s Mac and Cheese or Antonius Oscietra Caviar for a stress-free feast.

Thanksgiving at Le Bilboquet
Nov. 27, 11:30 a.m.–4 p.m.
Enjoy a three-course prix fixe Thanksgiving menu for $110 per person and $40 for children. Reservations required.

Thanksgiving Feast To-Go from il Giallo & L’Antoinette
Order by Nov. 22; Pickup Nov. 26
A chef-prepared feast for 8–10 with turkey, sides, and Georgia apple pie for $249. Limited quantities available.

Thanksgiving at The Farmhouse at Serenbe
Nov. 27, 11 a.m.–6 p.m.
Enjoy a four-course prix fixe holiday meal featuring family-style tarts, salad, pumpkin bisque, heritage turkey, beef tenderloin, crab-stuffed flounder, seasonal sides, and fall desserts. $95 per guest. To-go options with sides, starters and pies are also available. Spend Thanksgiving week at The Inn with a three-night stay and receive a $100 credit toward The Farmhouse Restaurant—usable for the Thanksgiving feast or a prepared meal enjoyed in your accommodations.

Perkins
Perkins will offer dine-in holiday meals, including its Holiday Turkey Dinner featuring sliced turkey, stuffing, gravy and warm biscuits. Guests can also choose the new Celebration Feast, which serves 10 and includes turkey, ham or both, along with classic sides, 12 biscuits and two whole pies. Desserts are also available for dine-in during the holiday period.

Thanksgiving Catering from El Super Pan at The Battery
Preorder Now; Pickup Nov. 24–26
Choose from Latin-inspired holiday dishes like Pavochon, Whole Suckling Pig, Pumpkin Passion Cheesecake, and Flan de Calabaza for easy entertaining.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Día de los Muertos Brunch Fiesta at AltaToro
Nov. 1, 11 a.m.–3 p.m. & Nov. 2, 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
AltaToro, 33 Peachtree Place NE, Atlanta
Celebrate Día de los Muertos with AltaToro’s two-day brunch fiesta featuring colorful décor, lively vibes, and specials like $2 oysters (Sunday only), $3 Mexican beers, $4 tacos, $5 frozen margaritas, $6 guacamole and chips, and $9 empanadas. Guests can also enjoy the Halloween pop-up Wicked Hideaway all weekend.

Smorgasburg Atlanta
Every Saturday, 11 a.m.–7 p.m.
140 Forsyth St. SW, Atlanta
The country’s largest open-air food festival brings together top Atlanta vendors, drinks, and small businesses each weekend. Sample bites from favorites like Across the Coast Seafood, Café Bourbon Street, Astros Corn Dogs, Madre Garcias, Thicc Burger, and more.

Taste of Hartsfield-Jackson
Nov. 5, 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
Domestic Atrium, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
The Airport’s signature culinary event returns with tastings from 20+ restaurants, live music, raffles, a chef competition, and a SkyStyle fashion display. Proceeds benefit a local nonprofit fighting hunger and food insecurity.

Caymus Wine Dinner at Atlanta Fish Market
Nov. 6–7
Atlanta Fish Market, Atlanta
Enjoy a six-course coastal menu paired with premium Caymus wines. Guests can buy bottles at discounted rates and enter a raffle to win a 3L Caymus-Suisun The Walking Fool 2023. Reservations are limited.

Latin Restaurant Weeks: "Buen Provecho" Campaign
Nov. 7–21
Celebrate Latinx-owned restaurants across Atlanta during this two-week event spotlighting diverse flavors—from Spanish and Mediterranean dishes at Botica to Dominican favorites at Café Dominicano and tropical treats at Lotta Frutta. Sponsored by Estrella Jalisco and the Feed the Soul Foundation.

Grandiose Grape Wine Festival
Nov. 8, 2–5 p.m.
The Mill Kitchen & Bar, Roswell
Roswell’s all-inclusive wine fest returns with 100+ world-class wines, gourmet bites by chef Derek Dollar, live entertainment, and VIP swag bags. Tickets are $125 and available online for guests 21+.

Cheba Hut’s Second Annual Nugsgiving
Nov. 18, 4:20–10 p.m.
Cheba Hut locations nationwide
Skip National Sandwich Day and join Cheba Hut’s free food fest — enjoy a complimentary 4" Nug sandwich or Pretzel Nugs with honey mustard, no purchase required. A fun, laid-back way to say thanks to fans.

Fall Epicurean Igloo Experience
Nov. 3–29, 4 or 7 p.m. seatings
Epicurean Atlanta, 1117 W. Peachtree St. NW, Atlanta
Dine in a private, holiday-themed igloo with a prix fixe seasonal menu and festive drinks like spiked cocoa and Apple Cider Margaritas. Prices start at $95 per person; reservations required.

The Art of Pairing: Wine vs. Beer Dinner
Nov. 5, 6:30–8:30 p.m.
Reverence, Epicurean Atlanta
A Cork in the Road and Three Taverns Brewery go head-to-head in a five-course pairing dinner featuring wine and beer with dishes like Sea Scallop Tartar and Short Rib Pinwheels. Tickets are $80.

Bulla Gastrobar Spanish Wine Masterclass – Heart of Catalunya Edition
Nov. 20, 6:30–8 p.m.
Bulla Gastrobar hosts its fourth Spanish Wine Masterclass, featuring wines from Catalunya’s Familia Torres Winery paired with Bulla bites such as pan con tomate with Serrano ham and Manchego. Inspired by the team’s recent trip to Spain and recognition at the San Sebastián Gastronomika Festival, this limited-seating experience is $77 per person.

Atlanta Chili Cook Off
Nov. 22, 12–4 p.m.
Brook Run Park, Dunwoody
Sample dozens of chili recipes from 40+ teams competing for $5,000 in prizes. Enjoy live music, kids’ activities, and unlimited tastings, plus VIP access with a souvenir spoon and bar.

VETERANS DAY SPECIALS

Chicken Salad Chick – Veterans Day Free Meal
Nov. 11, 10 a.m.–8 p.m.
Atlanta-area locations
Veterans and active-duty military members receive a free Chick Meal and drink (dine-in only) with valid ID or uniform. Excludes signature sandwiches and online orders.

Lazy Dog Restaurants – Veterans Day Free Meal
Nov. 11
Nationwide
Veterans and active-duty members can enjoy a complimentary Fireside Favorite entrée like Fried Chicken Dinner or BBQ Ranch Bacon Burger, plus a S’more Brownie Sundae for dessert.

MENU SPECIALS & DEALS

26X Restaurants – Feeding America Initiative
Throughout November
All Zunzi’s and Zunzibar locations in Savannah, Tybee Island, Atlanta, and Hilton Head support Feeding America’s Next Billion Meals Challenge by adding 26 cents to each transaction, matched to total 52 cents — enough to provide five meals. Service industry workers get 50% off in November by texting SERVICE to 912-207-7551, and 26 Club members receive 26% off by texting FEED to the same number.

Champagne & Caviar Mondays at Aria
Mondays
Aria, Buckhead
Celebrate the start of the week with Champagne by the glass and caviar pairings, available alongside Aria’s à la carte and tasting menus.

Monday Night Football Special at Culinary Dropout
Mondays During NFL Season
Enjoy The Pub Burger with chips and a soft drink for $22, or add a 16-oz beer for $3 more. Game-day favorites like nachos, pretzels, and mules are also available.

Checkers & Rally’s Fall Pretzel Pubster Combo
Available for a limited time
Checkers & Rally’s rolls out its $5 Pretzel Pubster Combo, featuring a Pretzel Pubster Burger stacked with two beef patties, beer cheese with bacon crumbles, American cheese, mayo and crispy onions on a toasted pretzel bun, plus Famous Seasoned Fries and a drink. New fall items include the BBQ Pretzel Buford, Fried Strawberry Cheesecake Bites for $2.99, and classic wings with the new Frank’s Stingin’ Honey Garlic Sauce for $1 each. Guests can also enter for a chance to win a Daytona 500 VIP experience through Jan. 4, 2026.

Del Dorado Chicken Menu at Del Taco
Through Nov. 11
Del Taco’s limited-time Del Dorado Chicken Menu features the new Giant Wrap, Sweet Asian Glaze Chicken Finger Plate, and returning Orange Cream Shake.

Del Taco Micro Meal
Available through Nov. 23
Del Taco introduces its new Micro Meal, a downsized combo featuring a Micro Beef & Cheddar Burrito, 7–10 Crinkle-Cut Fries, and a Donut Bite for $2.99. Designed for lighter appetites and GLP-1-inspired eating habits, it’s a bold-flavor option ideal for snacks, late-night cravings, or quick bites.

Chido & Padre’s New Happy Hour Menu
Tuesday–Friday, 4–6 p.m.
Sip $6 mini margaritas, $9 wines, and $5 drafts with bites like chicken tinga mini sopes, shrimp skewers, and tuna tacos in a lively Buckhead setting.

Soulful Friday Fish Fry at Bomb Biscuit Co.
First Friday of Each Month, 5–8 p.m.
Enjoy fried catfish, crab cake burgers, mac and cheese, biscuits, and desserts like coconut cake. Tickets are $25 with two sides and dessert; dine-in or takeout available.

Jimmy John’s National Sandwich Day Deal
Nov. 3
Buy a Toasted Sandwich and get a Picklewich 50% off using code TOASTED. JJ Rewards® members only.

Panera National Sandwich Day Deal
Nov. 3
Buy one whole sandwich, get another for $5. MyPanera members only; valid one day only.

Postino Bottle Club
Available now
Postino launches its revamped Bottle Club, offering flexible wine memberships starting at $20/month. Members choose 1–3 bottles from the seasonal list, pick up on their own schedule, enjoy extended happy hour until 6 p.m., and uncork their club bottles in the restaurant. Perks include a reusable tote, surprise sips, and access to special wine releases. Visit postinowinecafe.com/bottleclub.

Nothing Bundt Cakes’ Triple Treat Made With REESE’S & OREO®
Through Nov. 9
A decadent Bundtlet with OREO® Cookies & Cream, REESE’S Peanut Butter Cups, and Peanut Butter Sauce. Available nationwide while supplies last.

Afternoon Tea at Brasserie Margot
Saturdays & Sundays, 12–4 p.m.
Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta
Indulge in French-inspired tea service with sweets, savory bites, JING teas, and sparkling cocktails in a chic Midtown setting.

Marco’s Fiery Flavors Menu Returns
Limited Time Only
Try the spicy Carolina Reaper cheese blend on Fiery Pepperoni or Sausage & Peppers Pizza, Fiery CheezyBread, or Inferno CheezyBread.

The Colonnade Extends Winter Hours
Starting Nov. 3
Atlanta’s classic Southern eatery now opens at 4 p.m. weekdays. Enjoy half-priced bottles of wine Mondays and Tuesdays.

Holiday Cheers Menu at Kona Grill
Celebrate the season with limited-time dishes like Pumpkin Lobster Ravioli and Seafood Fettuccine Alfredo, plus cocktails including the Pumpkin Spice Margarita.

Fall Menu at Newk’s Eatery
Cozy up with fall dishes like the Grilled Steak Sandwich, Black & Bleu Salad, and Beef Chili, plus the new PB & Chocolate Cake.

Schlotzsky’s Greek Trio
Available through Jan. 12
Schlotzsky’s rolls out its new Greek Trio lineup, featuring bold Mediterranean flavors in a Greek Calzone (from $11.79), Greek Flatbread (from $9.29), and Chicken Greek Salad (from $10.79). Guests can finish with a seasonal Cinnabon Caramel PecanBon topped with caramel frosting and pecans (from $4.59).

North Italia Fall + Winter Menu
Available now
North Italia rolls out its Fall + Winter menu with returning favorites and new seasonal dishes, including Sunday Night Lasagna with braised short rib, Italian Short Rib Lumache, Prime New York Steak Tagliata, a Morning Market Board for brunch, and the fan-favorite Salted Caramel Budino. Through Oct. 31, guests can also enjoy a $25 pasta prix fixe lunch featuring a small plate and fresh pasta from open–4 p.m. at all locations.

Zaxby’s Expands Asian Zensation Menu
Starting Nov. 3
Try the new Giant Asian Zensation Wrap, Sweet Asian Glaze Chicken Finger Plate, or the festive Cookie Butter Shake.

NEW RESTAURANTS

Barrel Proof Atlanta Opens at Westside Provisions District
1170 Howell Mill Rd., Atlanta
The New Orleans favorite brings its whiskey-focused bar, craft cocktails, and cozy living-room vibe to West Midtown with gourmet bar fare and Southern charm.

Lo Kee Asian Fusion Now Open in West Midtown
2 Interlock Ave. NW, Atlanta
From the team behind NYC’s Sei Less, Lo Kee fuses Asian flavors with Southern comfort in dishes like Kung Fu Fried Chicken and Shanghai Spare Ribs.

Celestia and ISHIN by Ito Now Open at Ten Twenty Spring
Ten Twenty Spring, Midtown Atlanta
Chef Fuyuhiko Ito debuts Celestia, a rooftop lounge with elegant cocktails, and ISHIN, an intimate omakase experience with stunning Midtown views.

T’s Brunch Bar Opens in College Park
3699 Main St., College Park
The fourth location of this brunch favorite serves Southern comfort dishes like Crab Fingers, Fried Green Tomatoes, and Chicken & Waffles, plus creative cocktails.

Kinship Butcher & Sundry Expands to Grant Park
Opening Fall 2026
1039 Grant St. SE, Atlanta
The beloved butcher and market is opening a second location with a seafood program, café, and expanded whole-animal offerings.

KOSHU Club (Opening Early 2026)
An elegant new concept from Castellucci Hospitality Group and Chef J. Trent Harris, KOSHU Club will bring the spirit of Shōwa-era Japanese supper clubs to Buckhead. The menu blends washoku and yōshoku traditions with pristine seafood and exceptional meats grilled over binchōtan charcoal. Expect a refined sake program, Japanese-style cocktails, a global wine cellar, and serene mid-century–inspired interiors.

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